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DG13 JUT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,045 mi
Last recorded142,045 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 JUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 142,045 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2025 129,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

slight body damage

suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2025 129,644 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested incorrect test result would be given (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

engine cover fitted

slight body damage

suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2023 119,157 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 119,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 110,790 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 96,632 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 96,632 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,871 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 83,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 69,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,761 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,288 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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DG13 JUT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG13 JUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DG13 JUT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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